Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults

A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct chemistry experiments at homeA community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music and dance from Latin America

Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of asthma in childrenThe transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areasA famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literature

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioidsA retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity

A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hours

A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentA severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 60000 residents in the eastern region

The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methodsScientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into fuel

An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for families traveling with childrenLocal police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving

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• ·Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors, teaching 50 people to use smartphones
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Study shows that family dinners improve communication between parents and teens
• ·A charity organization raised millions of dollars to help homeless families
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery
• ·Research finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·Magazine features article on top travel destinations for next year
• ·The WHO launched a program to train midwives in rural areas of developing countries
• ·A major food company announced it will remove artificial colors from all its products
• ·Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniques
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·Weather conditions led to an increase in wildfire risks in the western region